How to get a MetaMask wallet

What is MetaMask? MetaMask is a web browser extension and mobile app that allows you to manage your Ethereum and Splendor private keys, serving as a wallet for Ether, Splendor and other tokens, enabling you to interact with decentralized applications (dapps).

Step 1: Installation You can install MetaMask as a browser extension or on your mobile device. Here are the steps for both:

Browser Extension Installation:

• 1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave).
• 2. Go to the official MetaMask website (https://metamask.io/ (opens in a new tab)).
• 3. Click on the "Download" button.
• 4. Choose your browser from the list provided (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).

• 1. You will be redirected to your browser's extension store. Click on "Add to Chrome" (or the equivalent for your browser).
• 2. Follow the installation prompts, and MetaMask will be added to your browser

Mobile App Installation:

1. Visit your device's app store (Google Play Store for Android or Apple App Store for iOS).
2. Search for "MetaMask" and select the official MetaMask app.
3. Click on the "Install" or "Get" button to download and install the app.

Step 2: Configuration and Privacy Settings When installing MetaMask, you'll be able to adjust privacy settings according to your preferences. Here's how:

1. After installing, open MetaMask.
2. Follow the setup process, and when you reach the privacy settings, click the "Advanced configuration" button.
3. In the advanced configuration settings, you can toggle or configure various options, including phishing detection, incoming transactions, token price information sources, RPC provider, token autodetect, batch account requests, and custom IPFS gateway.

Extension Permissions: MetaMask may request permission to "read and change all your data on the websites you visit." This is required for dapps to access the blockchain. You can choose to sandbox MetaMask by creating a separate browser profile to keep it isolated from your regular web identity.

Step 3: Using MetaMask Once you have configured MetaMask, you can use it to manage your Ethereum wallet and interact with dapps. Here are some common actions:

Accessing Settings: You can access the same privacy and security settings at any time by clicking on your MetaMask extension icon and navigating to "Settings > Security & Privacy."

Next Steps and Resources:

• If you're new to cryptocurrency and web3, consider heading to "MetaMask Learn" for beginner-friendly resources.
• Explore the "Next Steps" section on the MetaMask website for detailed information on blockchain technology, tokens, swaps, Layer 2 networks, and more.
• Check out the "User Guide" articles on topics like Secret Recovery Phrase, Gas, Dapps, Swaps, Tokens, Custom networks, and Troubleshooting.

That's it! You're now ready to use MetaMask to manage your Ethereum assets and explore decentralized applications on the Ethereum blockchain.